World English Bible
1 Samuel 14:42
“Saul said, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." Jonathan was selected.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 14
40
Then he said to all Israel, "You be on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side." The people said to Saul, "Do what seems good to you.
41
Therefore Saul said to Yahweh, the God of Israel, "Show the right." Jonathan and Saul were chosen; but the people escaped.
42
Saul said, "Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son." Jonathan was selected.
43
Then Saul said to Jonathan, "Tell me what you have done!" Jonathan told him, and said, "I certainly did taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in my hand; and behold, I must die.
44
Saul said, "God do so and more also; for you shall surely die, Jonathan.
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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